The Rideau Canal passes through Merrickville and in the summer months the blockhouse, which guarded the canal from potential American attacks in the past, is open to the public. The old manual locks and swing bridge are still in operation and worth checking out.
Canada’s First Railway Tunnel was completed in 1860 for the Brockville and Ottawa Railway and later owned by the Canadian Pacific Railway until being acquired by the City of Brockville in 1983. The Tunnel is a remarkable example of Canada’s pre-Confederation industrial heritage and is open to the public. Key features of the Tunnel are a new paved concrete floor, state-of-the-art energy efficient lighting and a music soundtrack to help bring history to the present.
The first Norseman Festival was held in 1992. This festival is held annually at the Phillip Thomas Vinet Centennial Park. Events include a Norseman fly-by, float pumping and floatplane loading competitions. Activities for participants include: sightseeing flights, concerts, family activities, family entertainment, softball tournament, fireworks, artisan and vendor market, and more.
The Miss McKenzie II: McKenzie Island's seasonal link to the mainland. This ferry transports people and goods from the mainland to their homes and cottages on McKenzie Island during the summer. When the lake freezes people either walk or drive to the island.
The Market & Events Pavilion was opened in December 2019. This facility provides an inclusive all-weather venue for multiple events & activites and includes a heated change room and restroom facilities.
To help promote Canadian cheese-making internationally, twelve Larnark County cheesemakers contributed a day’s worth of milk each to help make the "World’s Largest Cheese" for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. The finished product cost weighted 22,000 lbs and stood six feet tall. It was made from the equivalent of one day’s milk from 10,000 cows!
A full scale reconstruction of the original Mammoth Cheese is now a monument at the Tay Basin in Downtown Heritage Perth.
North Frontenac has the darkest skies in southern Ontario and it is the perfect place for star gazing. Many of us have taken for granted that the dark sky is a natural beauty and forgot, or never realized, that many people have no idea what can be seen in the heavens above at night. In 2013, the Township of North Frontenac became the first municipality in Canada to receive Dark Sky Preserve status from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.
Public horseback riding, dogsled & snowmobile tours, riding lessons & summer horse camps. Come and join us! We are open year-round, so you can enjoy four seasons of fun in the wilderness!
Welcome to Abbey Gardens in Haliburton, your destination for fresh local food, outdoor exploration, workshops, innovative businesses, events and more – year-round.
Situated on 300 acres, we offer a lively community hub perfect for the entire family. Adults and children alike
can explore the trails, gardens, and even get close to our rare Ojibwe horses. Interested in living more sustainably? There are many interactive learning opportunities on site. Visit our flourishing grounds today!
We look forward to welcoming you!
Specializing in creating a truly memorable riding experience within the beauty of the Haliburton Highlands and Algonquin Park. We offer pony rides, half, 1,2,3 and 4 hour rides, morning summer camp and overnight rides!